SPOKANE, Wash. – Amid uncertainty over SNAP benefits, continued impacts of the federal shutdown, and other financial stressors, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown held a press conference declaring an emergency.
“We are also anticipating increased needs, as members of our community will be forced to decide whether to pay for food or rent as a result of the federal shutdown,” Brown said.
As part of the emergency declaration, Brown says the city will expedite eviction prevention contracts…